Construction Litigation

Flipping houses is the process where an investor buys a property, makes some repairs and then sells for a profit. Often, flipping houses is a fast process, which means the repairs made are often just cosmetic and do not address serious issues. When buying a flipped...

As you undoubtedly know, making money in construction can be difficult. After all, even if you provide top-level service to your clients, there are no guarantees they will pay you. Luckily, Georgia law gives you some options for securing payment. A common option is to...

Few parts of your home are more critical to its structural integrity than its foundation. After all, the foundation provides a strong base for your home to sit on and might even form some of your basement's walls. Consequently, you want your concrete foundation to be...

There are various categories and types of defects in residential and commercial real estate. Defects are also one of the most common reasons for legal action. If you are facing litigation because of a potential defect, there are some things to keep in mind, and...

If you find yourself in the middle of a construction dispute as a contractor, you could face legal action that carries the possibility of serious penalties. You should thoroughly understand your options and rights, and examine relevant laws closely. For example, you...

Discriminatory hiring practices can create hostility and diminish a contractor's productivity and marketability. It could also result in serious legal repercussions for perpetrators of such treatment. When construction companies understand the importance of diversity,...

When you renovate a home, you are responsible to the contractors and subcontractors you hire to care for the job. If the workers do not receive payment, they can file a claim of lien against your home. You can receive a lien claim from someone you did not hear of. For...

You had a vision of how you wanted your home renovations to go but working with your contractor has proven fruitless. Now your finances, comfort and sanity are at risk. Knowing how to react in a situation where you can no longer rely on or trust the person you hired...

Construction jobs might require you to work high off the ground, around heavy machinery and near falling debris. Mitigating injury risks requires you to make a conscious effort to stay safe. When you understand how to lower your risks, you can actively protect your...

Signing contracts is something you will do frequently when you work in the construction industry. Your preparation beforehand can help you negotiate a deal that protects your objectives and optimizes your benefit. Knowing how to research and prepare can help you...